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The Best Attractions In Sparwood

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Terex 33-19 Titan

Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site

Frank Slide Interpretive Centre

Upper Waterton Lake

Cameron Lake

Cameron Falls

Red Rock Canyon

Sparwood is a district municipality in the Canadian province of British Columbia. It is the second largest community on the Elk River. Located approximately 30 kilometers from Fernie, the District Municipality of Sparwood has approximately 4200 residents. Sparwood is quite large for its population, taking up an area of 191.01 square kilometers and incorporating the local coal mines. In the late 1800s, there was a railroad stop known as Sparwood, which was so named because of the trees from this area being shipped to the Coast for manufacturing SPARS for ocean vessels.
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The Best Attractions In Sparwood

1. Terex 33-19 Titan Sparwood
The Terex 33-19 Titan was a prototype off-highway, ultra class, rigid frame, three-axle, diesel/AC electric powertrain haul truck designed by the Terex Division of General Motors and assembled at General Motors Diesel Division's London, ON, Canada assembly plant in 1973. Only one 33-19 was ever produced and it was the largest, highest capacity haul truck in the world for 25 years. After 13 years in service, the 33-19 was restored and is now preserved on static display as a tourist attraction in Sparwood, BC, Canada.
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2. Red Rock Canyon Waterton Lakes National Park
3. Cameron Lake Waterton Lakes National Park
Cameron Lake is at the end of the Akamina Parkway, Waterton Lakes National Park Alberta, Canada. It is named after Donald Roderick Cameron a British Royal Artillery captain. The 49th parallel north runs through the southern end of the lake making part of it technically in Glacier County, Montana.
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4. Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump World Heritage Site Fort Macleod
Head-Smashed-In Buffalo Jump is a buffalo jump located where the foothills of the Rocky Mountains begin to rise from the prairie 18 km west of Fort Macleod, Alberta, Canada on highway 785. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and home of the museum of Blackfoot culture. Joe Crowshoe Sr. – Aapohsoy’yiis – a ceremonial Elder of the Piikani Nation in southern Alberta, was instrumental in the development of the site. The Joe Crow Shoe Sr. Lodge is dedicated to his memory. He dedicated his life to preserving Aboriginal culture and promoting the relationship between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal people and in 1998 was awarded the National Aboriginal Achievement Award for saving the knowledge and practices of the Blackfoot people.
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5. Frank Slide Interpretive Centre Crowsnest Pass
The Frank Slide was a rockslide that buried part of the mining town of Frank, Northwest Territories, Canada at 4:10 am on April 29, 1903. Over 82 million tonnes of limestone rock slid down Turtle Mountain within 100 seconds, obliterating the eastern edge of Frank, the Canadian Pacific Railway line and the coal mine. It was one of the largest landslides in Canadian history and remains the deadliest, as between 70 and 90 of the town's residents were killed, most of whom remain buried in the rubble. Multiple factors led to the slide: Turtle Mountain's formation left it in a constant state of instability. Coal mining operations may have weakened the mountain's internal structure, as did a wet winter and cold snap on the night of the disaster. The railway was repaired within three weeks and the...
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6. Cameron Falls Waterton Lakes National Park
7. Upper Waterton Lake Waterton Lakes National Park

Sparwood Videos

Sparwood BC (British Columbia) Canada - Driving in Coal Mining Town - Large Green Truck

We are driving in the district municipality of Sparwood, British Columbia, Canada. It's located pretty close to Alberta.

Sparwood has a big green truck parked across from its supermarket (once upon a time, it was the largest truck in the world).

Music by Free Jazz Vancouver

Mark Quigley - Trombone & Korg Volca Keys
Michael Quigley - Yamaha Keyboard & Piano

Things to do in Fernie BC - A summer guide

Visitors from around the world come to visit Fernie, BC to enjoy our amazing outdoor playground, relax in the historic downtown and get back to nature. Sage McBride explores the many activities and attractions that make Fernie a great place to visit for a day, a week or a month in summer.

Host: Sage McBride, Lead Singer from local band Shred Kelly Videographer: Nick Nault

Crowsnest Pass - Driving from Alberta to Sparwood, British Columbia (BC) - Highway Drive Tour

There's a bit of life around the Crowsnest Pass in Alberta, Canada.

We officially go over the border of Alberta and BC at 14:15 (see the sign to the right). By 20:27 we are about to enter Sparwood.

6:38 has probably the biggest roadkill I've seen in my life. Let's slow down for the animals...

Music by Mark Quigley (Korg Volca Keys)

Fernie BC: The Best Family Vacation in the Rockies

Vacations with your kids should be fun, enriching, relaxing and affordable. Fernie offers all of this and much more. This small mountain town is inspired by the Rocky Mountains surrounding it. You will find the peace and quiet you need to enjoy family time while engaging in fun and exciting activities that will bond you. Visit Fernie this summer.

explorefernie.com

Music licensed from MUSICBED. Song: Summer Eyes by Airplanes

Fernie BC Canada - Driving in City/Town - Ultimate Winter Sports Resort

You just have to peek at those mountains to realize Fernie, British Columbia may have some of the greatest ski slopes in Canada.

Music by Free Jazz Vancouver.

Mark Quigley - Korg Volca Keys
Michael Quigley - Yamaha Keyboard

Driving in HEDLEY BC (British Columbia) - Small Town Life - Rural Canada

We are driving around the town of Hedley, British Columbia, Canada (9:25). It was once a prosperous mining town.

The population is a bit over 200 people but once upon a time, it was over 1000 (according to Wikipedia which is never wrong).

Music by Free Jazz Vancouver.

Mark Quigley - Trombone & Korg Volca Keys
Michael Quigley - Yamaha Keyboard

Backpacking (and Proposing) in BC: Connor Lakes

Backpacking trip (with a surprise that no one expected) into Connor Lakes in the Height of the Rockies Provincial Park. Leaving from Elkford, BC, we drove approximately 30km North towards Elk Lakes Provincial Park to reach our trail head. From there the trail takes 17km to reach a small cabin at the North end of Connor Lake. After a long day on your feet, sometimes you have to drop to one knee...

Visit Trail BC

Trail, British Columbia offers a number of top tourism attractions in BC including the historic rock wall on Diamond Street, the Gyro Water Park, the Italian Fiesta, river rafting on the Columbia river, fishing on the Esplanade and the Columbia Gardens Winery.

Valemount British Columbia Canada - Driving in Town - Cariboo, Monashee, Rocky Mountains

I believe this town is a good place to hang out before doing some serious outdoor activities... it's a nice place.

The music was performed by Free Jazz Vancouver. The video was filmed early in the morning and the music represents the energy that we have for exploration.

Mark Quigley - electric trombone & korg volca keys
C Walter Lovell - drums

Calgary to Vancouver 2008

Driving vacation from Calgary to Vancouver

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